A New Look at Holiday Movies

Certainly, this time of year isn’t complete without dragging out our favorite holiday movies. But just how open are we when we watch – do we have the ability to see or learn something new from them after having repeatedly viewed them for years? Here’s some hopefully inspiring thoughts on some of the classic lines:

Home Alone – “Okay, this is extremely important. Will you please tell Santa that instead of presents this year, I just want my family back?” – Kevin McCallister

Focusing on who’s around the tree and not what’s under it will help us keep things in perspective. And perhaps we can forgive those who banish us to the attic.

It’s A Wonderful Life – “Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” — Clarence Oddbody (Angel)

Be consciously aware of how you fit in your world – be blessed and be the blessing.

Trading Places – “We took a perfectly useless psychopath like Valentine, and turned him into a successful executive. And during the same time, we turned an honest hard-working man into a violently, deranged, would-be killer!” – Randolf Duke

It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas – “Rats. Nobody sent me a Christmas card today. I almost wish there weren’t a holiday season. I know nobody likes me. Why do we have to have a holiday season to emphasize it?” – Charlie Brown

Be sure to share your love and compassion with others – don’t wait for it to arrive at your doorstep or in your mailbox.